Chronology of Coverage

Jul. 6, 2015

Jun. 21, 2015

Photographer Robert Herman has compiled images of street life in New York City and around the world, shot with his iPhone, in book The Phone Book. MORE

Apr. 30, 2015

Personal Tech Q&A on storing digital movies on Microsoft's OneDrive server; restoring an old iPhone to factory settings; Tip of the Week on using emoji pictographs on mobile- and desktop-generated tweets. MORE

Jan. 30, 2015

James B Stewart Common Sense column observes Apple, formerly market laggard, has far distanced Microsoft in share price since January 2014; points out Apple's market capitalization has reached $683 billion, on $18 billion profit in latest quarter and revenue of $75 billion while Microsoft's cap is less than half at $338 billion; says Apple is dependent on its iPhone's success, which has 69 percent of firm's revenue. MORE

Nov. 13, 2014

Personal Tech Q&A on tools for showing how much hard disk space is left on a personal computer; differences between a 4K television set and HDTV; Tip of the Week on the Reachability feature on larger iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus phones. MORE

Oct. 26, 2014

Jeff Sommer Strategies column examines powerful economic impact of iPhone, which is not only the core of Apple's product line, but a reliable bedrock of consumer spending; notes that phone's sales even have power to move the stock market. MORE

Oct. 19, 2014

Judith Newman describes how her 13-year-old autistic son's conversations with Siri, Apple's voice-controlled digital assistant for iPhone, have helped him communicate better with people. MORE

Oct. 9, 2014

Personal Tech Q&A on recording live streaming program in progress; deleting books from iOS 8; Tip of the Week on jumping between Google Apps in a web browser. MORE

Sep. 29, 2014

Wholesalers who helped orchestrate smuggling of tens of thousands of Apple's newest iPhone into China are slashing prices to move inventory, weeks before phone officially goes on sale in the country; smugglers' experience represents new reality for Apple in China, as iPhone has gone from being status symbol to simply one option among many. MORE

Sep. 28, 2014

Jeff Sommer Strategies column examines hidden costs behind Apple's claim that the new iPhone 6 costs $199, noting that real cost is much higher; argues that depending on carrier contracts, many consumers would be better served by purchasing phone on an installment plan, or by postponing an upgrade altogether. MORE

Sep. 27, 2014

Apple's iPhone 6 is first smartphone of post-Snowden generation that will disrupt investigative abilities of National Security Agency and nation's law enforcement agencies; phone encrypts emails, photos and contacts based on a complex mathematical algorithm that uses a code created by, and unique to, the phone’s user and that Apple says it will not possess. MORE

Sep. 25, 2014

Social media channels have overflowed this week with commentary on whether Apple’s new iPhone 6 Plus bends under pressure. MORE

Sep. 25, 2014

Nick Bilton Disruptions column notes that Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus pose challenges to those who wish to be fashionable, since larger devices will not fit in average pocket. MORE

Sep. 23, 2014

Sep. 18, 2014

Farhad Manjoo State of the Art column notes consumers must make peace with the term phablet, term used for machines that are part phone and part tablet, as they are a distinctly new computing device; posits that phablets could become dominant computing device of the future, pointing to iPhone 6 Plus as example. MORE

Sep. 18, 2014

Personal Tech Q&A on defragmenting hard drives on Windows 8.1 computer; backing up iPhone photos on a computer; Tip of the Week on restricting type of content that can be downloaded from Google Play store. MORE

Sep. 17, 2014

Machine Learning column; Apple's latest iPhones are bigger than previous models, but devices benefit most from improved software of iOS 8, which combines advanced features of Android smartphones with ease of use and reliability Apple has come to be known for. MORE

Sep. 11, 2014

Apple tells China's three big state-owned mobile service providers that it will not release the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in mainland China when sales start elsewhere; Apple does not explain delay, but it appears phones have not received approval from Chinese regulators. MORE

Sep. 10, 2014

Farhad Manjoo State of the Art column; Apple unveils two large-screen iPhones and Apple Watch at event in Cupertino, Calif; products will likely put to rest questions of how well Tim Cook, who has been criticized for lack of innovation, is managing company since Steve Jobs's death. MORE

Sep. 10, 2014

Apple introduces two new smartphones with larger screens and smartwatch three years into Timothy D Cook's tenure as chief executive, finally bringing to light his vision for tech giant. MORE

Sep. 5, 2014

Apple is preparing to unveil a set of long-anticipated products--two iPhones with larger screens and so-called smartwatch, which will be the first brand-new product released under new chief executive Timothy Cook, and is expected to combine mobile computing with health and fitness monitoring; larger iPhones are seen as bid to fight back against competitors like Samsung, whose big-screen Galaxy models have wrested away sales. MORE

Aug. 21, 2014

Personal Tech Q&A on smoothing out video quality of old 8-millimeter film that has been converted to DVD; changing password that unlocks Windows 8.1 tablet; TIp of the Week on unlocking orientation of iPhone display. MORE

Jul. 31, 2014

Personal Tech Q&A on precautions in using free public Wi-Fi network and how to see the date and time stamps of iPhone photos; Tip of the Week on keyboard shortcuts for watching YouTube videos. MORE

Jul. 31, 2014

Gadgetwise column; iOgrapher iPhone case helps stabilize the phone or an iPad while shooting video and allows moviemakers to add lenses and lights. MORE

Apr. 26, 2014

Apr. 24, 2014

Molly Wood Machine Learning column compares the Windows Phone 8.1 mobile operating system with iPhone and Android operating systems; says while Windows is comparable to Android, iPhone operating system is still superior. MORE

Apr. 10, 2014

Personal Tech Q&A column; some versions of Microsoft Surface tablets are able to run iTunes; problems with the iPhone's screen rotation function have multiple solutions; Tip of the Week on organizing Microsoft Outlook.com inbox. MORE

Mar. 10, 2014

The upgrade improves reliability of the fingerprint sensor in the iPhone 5S and adjusts the way that Siri works, among many other changes and fixes. MORE

Jan. 28, 2014

Apple reports first-quarter profit of $13.1 billion for period ending Dec 28, 2013, roughly flat from same period one year earlier; reports record sales of 51 million iPhones,with strong growth in emerging markets that has defied predictions that phone's success would taper; revenue for quarter was $57.6 billion. MORE

Jan. 18, 2014

Apple is counting on long-awaited agreement with world's largest cellular operator, China Mobile, to make major headway in Chinese market; customers were finally able to buy iPhones from China Mobile, but turnout was underwhelming in Beijing, even with Apple’s chief executive Timothy D Cook on hand. MORE

Jan. 2, 2014

Gadgetwise blog; Felix's MonkeyOh is a phone stand shaped like a monkey that holds your iPhone or iPod while it charges. MORE

Dec. 23, 2013

Analysts say Apple and China Mobile's deal to bring iPhone to Chinese carrier in 2014 could, at least initially, give Apple big lift into the vast Chinese market with 763 million customers; Apple, however, will face competitive challenges in market where Android leads. MORE

Dec. 8, 2013

David Segal The Haggler column observes that in switching from an Apple to an Android phone, text messages do not necessarily follow suit. MORE

Oct. 6, 2013

Oct. 6, 2013

Judith Newman observes that users of iPhone video call technology FaceTime complain that the videos, especially under Apple's new iOS 7 software system, give them the appearance of fat, wrinkly necks. MORE

Oct. 3, 2013

Gadgetwise blog; tech company iZZi Gadgets says its Orbit case will turn an iPhone into professional-grade device for digital photographers. MORE

Oct. 3, 2013

Personal Tech Q&A on enlarging the iOS 7 system type on your devices, and installing software when you have no CD drive on your laptop; Tip of the Week notes most mobile systems have software to find lost devices and remotely lock and erase them. MORE

Oct. 3, 2013

Gadgetwise blog; iPhone 5 Power Gallery battery case from Uncommon can be customized with a picture from the user. MORE

Sep. 23, 2013

That compares to five million iPhone 5 smartphones sold last year in the first weekend that device went on sale. But this year, for the first time, two models went on sale at once. MORE

Sep. 18, 2013

David Pogue State of the Art column reviews Apple’s two new iPhones, 5C (budget model) and the 5S; says they are not exactly innovative, but they look good and the software is more efficient to navigate. MORE

Sep. 16, 2013

For better or worse, getting Apple’s new line of iPhones isn’t just about ownership — it’s about inspiring desire and jealousy in those around you that you’ve got the latest device. MORE

Sep. 11, 2013

Apple's two new iPhones include the lower-cost iPhone 5C aimed at less wealthy countries, which comes in plastic case and has same features as now-discontinued iPhone 5; fancier model, iPhone 5S, comes in aluminum and includes faster processor and fingerprint sensor for security; investor reaction to new phones is muted. MORE

Sep. 10, 2013

Apple is introducing two iPhones, including a new lower-cost model targeted at overseas countries where expensive smartphones are out of reach for many consumers; addition of a cheaper iPhone could help Apple sell tens of millions more phones, but it could also diminish its reputation as a premium brand; many luxury companies have faced this challenge before, with wildly different results. MORE

Sep. 8, 2013

The annual iPhone unveilings draw fans, entrepreneurs and technology executives who are praying that a new function does not make their company obsolete. MORE

Aug. 29, 2013

Personal Tech Q&A column notes choosing between Mac or Windows is a matter of preference,unless a specific program is needed; Voice Memos app on the iPhone is discussed; Tip of the Week on protecting your Facebook account. MORE

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